Eriyon
A name of unknown origin, potentially derived from "Erion" meaning "fighter".
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Eriyon. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 52.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Eriyon today is around 18 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eriyon births was 2013 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eriyon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eriyon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
2013
6 babies that year
Average age
18
years old
2013 SSA rank
#11,159
Tracked since 2000
Gender
Gender distribution for Eriyon
Eriyon is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 21 total registrations, 11 (52.4%) were male and 10 (47.6%) were female.
Eriyon as a male name
- Ranked #11,159 in 2013
- 6 male births in 2013
- Peak: 2013 (6 births)
Eriyon as a female name
- Ranked #18,178 in 2009
- 5 female births in 2009
- Peak: 2000 (5 births)
Popularity
Eriyon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eriyon from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 15 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Eriyon remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eriyon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eriyon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eriyon
The given name Eriyon has its origins in ancient Sumerian culture, dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sumerian word "eriyun," which means "mighty warrior" or "brave soldier." This name was commonly bestowed upon male children born into the warrior class or those destined for military service.
During the height of the Sumerian civilization, the name Eriyon appeared in various cuneiform tablets and inscriptions, often associated with tales of heroic battles and conquests. It was a name that carried a sense of strength, valor, and unwavering courage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eriyon can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Sumerian literary masterpiece. In this epic, Eriyon is mentioned as a fearless warrior who accompanied the hero Gilgamesh on his legendary adventures.
Throughout the millennia, the name Eriyon has been carried by notable figures in various cultures and societies. In the 6th century BCE, Eriyon of Crete was a renowned Greek sculptor known for his intricate and lifelike statues of athletes and warriors. His works were highly regarded and displayed in prominent cities throughout ancient Greece.
During the Byzantine Empire, Eriyon Komnenos (1045-1116) was a skilled military commander who played a crucial role in defending the empire's territories against invading forces. His strategic brilliance and leadership on the battlefield earned him a place in the annals of Byzantine history.
In the 12th century, Eriyon al-Farabi was an influential Islamic philosopher and mathematician from modern-day Kazakhstan. His contributions to the fields of logic, metaphysics, and the development of Arabic numerals had a profound impact on the intellectual and scientific advancements of the Islamic Golden Age.
Another notable figure bearing the name Eriyon was Eriyon Hirschfeld (1857-1914), a German-born American architect and urban planner. He was instrumental in the design and development of several major cities in the United States, including the layout of Washington, D.C., and the creation of the National Mall.
Throughout the ages, the name Eriyon has carried a strong association with bravery, determination, and a spirit of adventure. Its rich history and cultural significance have made it a name that continues to resonate with those seeking to honor the legacy of mighty warriors and trailblazers.
People
Eriyon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eriyon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eriyon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eriyon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eriyon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Eriyon a common name?
We classify Eriyon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 21 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eriyon most popular?
The single biggest year for Eriyon was 2013, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eriyon is about 18 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eriyon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eriyon a male name?
Yes, 52.4% of people registered as Eriyon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eriyon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eriyon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eriyon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Eriyon?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.